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Immigration, Navy personnel intercept 12 Nigerians travelling to Cameroon
At least 12 Nigerians travelling to Cameroon have been intercepted by personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Navy at Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State.
The NIS spokesman, Sunday James, who disclosed in a statement in Abuja Wednesday, said the individuals were apprehended in a boat heading to Cameroon.
He said the NIS operatives at Ibaka Control had profiled the suspects and equally invited health officials to certify them okay for repatriation to their homes.
James said: “The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has directed the state Comptroller in Akwa-Ibom to thank the Commander of the Navy Forward Operation Base in Ibaka for their cooperation and vigilance.
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“The Comptroller of Akwa Ibom State Command, Livingstone Amadi, warned the citizens to avoid such journeys until the border is officially opened.”
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